Police Scotland provides a monthly report covering incidents and advice for the SW Stirling rural area.
The full report is here Police Report CC_August_2025
For the Strathblane area, the report says:
Theft
An attempted housebreaking has been recorded after unknown persons attempted to force open a Garage door with a jemmy or similar before leaving empty handed. Enquiries are still ongoing. Please continue to report any suspicious activity in the area.
Fraud
A fraud is currently being investigated following the victim booking a hotel room for several nights stay with advance payment being made, upon arrival, they were taken to a substandard out-house. The victim is currently seeking a refund, and this may be more of a civil issue.
Vandalism
A vandalism has been recorded after an unknown object was thrown at the front door of a property causing damage. Unfortunately, there are no further lines of enquiry and this remains undetected.
Road Traffic
A driver failed to stop and report a road traffic collision after their vehicle collided with another damaging the wingmirror. Unfortunately, there are no further lines of enquiry and his remains undetected.
Enquiries are ongoing to trace the driver of a vehicle driving on the A809 and preformed a dangerous overtake by entering the opposing carriageway and into a blind bend into oncoming traffic.
Reports received of fallen trees in the area blocking the carriageway please continue to be careful when driving on rural roads.
PC Matt McCammon PC Laura Newlands are the Ward Officers for the Forth and Endrick area. They are based at Balfron Police Office and can be contacted at the office, on 101, or at ForthEndrickCPT@scotland.police.uk. It is recommended that this email address is used by the local community for email contact however this should not be used to report crimes.
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